Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Springfield, Illinois

Travel RN opportunity in Springfield, Illinois: bring your cardiac stepdown, telemetry, and acute care experience to a 13-week hospital assignment with night shifts, a 1:4 patient ratio, and a supportive inpatient team. This Cardiac Stepdown / PCU / IMC nursing job is a strong fit for experienced registered nurses seeking travel nursing jobs in Illinois.

Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / PCU / IMC
• Role: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Setting: Acute care hospital, inpatient stepdown unit
• Location: Springfield, Illinois
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 3x12 schedule (1845-0715); may accommodate 4x12s if preferred
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000-$2,100
• Charting System: Cerner
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Schedule Type: Self-scheduling

Job Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience required
• Travel nursing experience required
• BLS and NIHSS required
• ACLS preferred
• Experience in cardiac stepdown, telemetry, intermediate care, or progressive care preferred
• Ability to care for adult patients with complex medical and cardiac conditions
• Comfort using Cerner or similar electronic health record systems
• Must be able to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Must be available to work 2 of the 3 major holidays

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for adult patients with cardiac and complex medical needs
• Monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias in a fast-paced acute care environment
• Manage cardiac, vasoactive, and other drips within unit guidelines
• Care for patients with chest tubes, tracheostomies, ventilators, and other advanced needs as assigned
• Perform comprehensive assessments and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Support patients recovering from cardiac procedures, stroke, neurosurgical, renal, and other acute diagnoses
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to promote safe patient flow
• Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner and communicate clearly with the care team
• Float as needed within scope to support unit and hospital operations

Why This Springfield, Illinois Travel RN Assignment

Springfield offers the appeal of a centrally located Illinois city with convenient commutes, a friendly atmosphere, and plenty of everyday amenities. It’s a great fit for travel nurses who want a dependable Illinois healthcare job in a community that feels approachable and easy to settle into.

Apply now to join this Springfield, Illinois travel nursing opportunity in cardiac stepdown care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.